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David Wickert is a reporter covering state government for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Atlanta, GA ajc.com/staff/david-wi… Joined February 2009
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Bottoms said Atlanta had balanced budgets all four years she was mayor during the economic disruption of the pandemic.
“So we’re used to getting tough things done, but it will be about prioritizing how we deliver for the people of Georgia,” she said.
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www.ajc.com Keisha Lance Bottoms’ priorities may be limited by lower budget reserves A new report shows Georgia's budget reserves have fallen by nearly 50% in just two years.
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Democrats have won control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in 22 years, part of a wave election that has transformed Georgia politics by rejecting Republican rule.
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www.ajc.com Democrats poised to win majority in Georgia House for first time in 22 years Republicans appeared to maintain control of the state Senate, setting up a divided government with Democrat Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms.